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Best Schools in 38736, MS
38736, MS has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,994 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 13%, so schools in 38736 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 38736, MS
The top high schools in 38736, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 336 Students
2. Gentry High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 488 Students
3. Leflore County High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 347 Students
Best Middle Schools in 38736, MS
The top middle schools in 38736, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 301 Students
2. Ruleville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
3. Robert L Merritt Junior High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 410 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 38736, MS
The top elementary schools in 38736, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lockard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 371 Students
2. Ruleville Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students
3. Leflore County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 38736, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
38736, MS has a total population of 376 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 73%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 38736, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 38736, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 38736, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 38736, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 38736, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 38736, MS
How many schools are in 38736, MS?
38736, MS has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,994 students in total.
How do schools in 38736 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 38736 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 13%, so on average schools in 38736 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 38736?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations